บททั้งหมดของ Married To a Stranger : บทที่ 281 - บทที่ 290

Mr Smith froze, then whipped his head around. Leo was striding toward him with a broad grin, hand already outstretched. "Mr Smith, a pleasure to meet you." Mr Smith blinked, caught off guard. He recognized Leo immediately, Owen's right-hand man. On the call, Leo's assistant had been dismissive. This warmth was unexpected. "Mr Yates." Leo didn't waste time. "You brought the contract, right?" "Yes, I did," Mr Smith replied, still trying to process the sudden shift. What changed? Why is he treating me like an old friend? "Great. Let me take a look. If everything checks out, we can sign today." Mr Smith followed him inside, still dazed. The office was sleek and modern, exactly as he'd imagined, yet he never thought he'd actually step into it. Leo skimmed through the contract, and minutes later, it was done, signed and finalized. Walking out with the contract in hand, Mr Smith felt like he was moving through a dream. His fingers brushed the paper again and again, as if confirmin

Owen froze, rooted to the spot, staring in disbelief at the woman in front of him.Amelia had left right after he was born.This was the first time they'd ever met.As a child, Owen had yearned for a mother, secretly poring over photos of her. He'd long outgrown the need for one, but his photographic memory had etched her face into his mind.He recognized Amelia instantly.In that moment, the world seemed to tilt on its axis. A sick wave of despair and fury washed over him. He glared at her.His eyes burning with resentment. But just then, the woman he was staring at glanced right past him as if he were invisible.With a look of utter indifference, she turned and walked upstairs. Her cold dismissal hit Owen like a physical blow, a pain that cut deeper than the initial shock.So that was it. All the years of resentment meant nothing to her.She didn't give a damn. She didn't care about her child. She didn't care that he'd been born two months premature, a fragile infant she'd heartless

Penelope didn't feel a shred of guilt about trying to poach an employee. She lifted her chin."That's right. I have a meeting. Want to know who it's with?" She crossed her arms, a smug smile playing on her lips."I'm meeting your star researcher, N. I was just texting him. He's very interested in joining the Sterling Group.""We're going to discuss the details right here, right now."Her plan was simple. Whether Researcher N actually agreed to leave or not, the mere suggestion would create doubt. It would drive a wedge between him and Reina.Even if he stayed, Reina would never fully trust him again, and that doubt would eventually push him toward her and the Sterling Group.In her own mind, it was a brilliant move. Her smile widened."Reina, you're so cold to your researcher. You barely give him any attention. You got divorced, ran away, and instead of focusing on your company, you're busy running around with your friend and your new boyfriend.""Do you have any shame?" Her voice was

Caleb's jaw hung open when he saw Owen. The guy was dressed down, looking way younger than he was.His face was still as handsome as back when they were students, and it was still drawing the eyes of every woman in the room.What the hell is he doing here? I've been wanting to get drinks with this jerk, and he's ghosting me constantly, but he shows up here?Caleb huffed irritably. He was going to storm angrily over to Owen when Penelope and Beatrice walked up."Caleb, hi!" Beatrice called out to him. He gave them a nod, then turned back to Owen.But just as he was about to take a step forward, Penelope curiously asked, "Caleb, do you know that hottie?"Caleb was going to say yes. But then he saw Owen give a tiny, almost unnoticeable shake of his head.His eyes screamed: Tell them the truth, and you're a dead man.The gesture left Caleb confused and terrified. Why is he trying to hide who he is? And is this his idea of a decent disguise? What a joke.As Caleb's head filled with questio

As angry as Caleb was at the thought of her having another man's baby, the way she was being humiliated was bordering on abuse. He'd initially remained quiet, hoping she'd blurt out the real father's name under all that pressure, but her resilience was shocking. Admirable, even. Yet the public and her own brother were giving her hell. He couldn't keep watching any longer. He was going to step in, but Ruby's warning growl made him pause. "Don't cross the line, Matthew!" Ruby shoved Matthew away from Mia, then stood in front of her protectively. "I'm her older brother," Matthew shot back. "If she has no respect for herself, then it's my job to teach her a lesson." "Oh, shut up," Ruby retorted. Mia was too rattled to speak. She kept her head down, ashamed and afraid. "Getting pregnant before she's married is her choice," Ruby argued. "You're violating her personal freedom." Matthew jabbed a finger in her direction, his voice rising with fury. "Look, I'm not berating her for get